West African leaders from 15 member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have gathered in the Nigerian capital of Abuja for the 59th ECOWAS Summit. The summit, which began on June 22nd, 2021, is being hosted by President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria and is focused on discussing critical regional issues and finding solutions for economic, political, and security challenges facing the West African sub-region.
The ECOWAS Summit serves as a platform for leaders to come together to address pressing issues affecting the region and to foster cooperation and collaboration among member states. With the theme “Building a Secure and Integrated Region in the Midst of COVID-19,” this year’s summit is particularly significant as the global pandemic continues to have a profound impact on the West African region.
One of the key agenda items at the summit is the political situation in Mali, which has been marred by instability and a military coup in 2020. ECOWAS has been actively involved in mediating the political crisis in Mali and has imposed sanctions on the country’s military leaders to pressure them to return to civilian rule. During the summit, leaders will likely discuss the latest developments in Mali and explore ways to facilitate the return to democratic governance in the country.
In addition to Mali, the summit will address the security challenges in the Sahel region, including the ongoing threat of terrorism and insurgency. The Sahel region, which encompasses parts of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Chad, has been plagued by violence and instability, posing a serious threat to regional peace and stability. ECOWAS leaders will seek to strengthen cooperation and coordination in addressing the security challenges in the Sahel and explore ways to enhance the capabilities of the joint military force, G5 Sahel.
Another critical issue on the agenda is the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the West African region. The pandemic has caused significant disruptions to economies, trade, and livelihoods across the region, exacerbating existing challenges such as poverty and unemployment. As such, leaders will discuss ways to mitigate the economic impact of the pandemic, including exploring opportunities for regional trade and investment, enhancing healthcare systems, and promoting sustainable development.
The ECOWAS Summit in Abuja provides an opportunity for West African leaders to engage in constructive dialogue and cooperation to address the complex and interconnected challenges facing the region. By working together, the leaders aim to find sustainable solutions that will promote peace, stability, and prosperity in West Africa.
As the summit concludes, the international community will be keenly observing the outcomes and decisions made by the ECOWAS leaders, as they have the potential to shape the future of the West African region and its relations with the rest of the world. The gathering of these leaders in Abuja highlights the importance of regional collaboration in addressing common challenges and advancing the collective interests of the West African people.
Ecowas is dead,puppets organization
Nigeria government should be ashamed of itself, the federal government wants to grab power by force in Kano State. Kano voted for NNPP political party and that is the choice of the State. And the choice must be respected
You use kano state in Nigeria as your thumbnail picture
The land of puppets needs a new goverment and direction…
I said tinubu is very fool for thinking about bazoum should come and rule and kill us as he did before, & where you were you tinubu when rebels are killing without you support us with military, or human beings dies cause are not human beings like bazoum, tinubu let's tell bazoum will never back on power, we citizens don't want him can you see or you are deaf , we want tiani who protects us for days and nights, not bazoum France slave controlling by France like France dogs who doesn't care about his people, he only cares about France interest not Niger citizens interest, we can't allow him back, and by the way we don't voted for him, he was selected by us France , and tinubu how much marcon your son pays you to punish Niger citizens, may Almighty Allah punish and your macron, may you people don't see 2024 , and you are blind you can't see Niger population don't want bazoum is a curse of us , we will force tiani to rules more than 60 years no vote in Niger, we Nigeriens decided that , Niger is not niageria or France, France is fighting for it interest what about you tinubu , i don't think you even won the election in Nigeria
Your thumbnail is deceiving…..you said Abuja which is Nigeria's capital city and your thumbnail is showing Kano State in northern Nigeria…..
French puppet organization 😂😂😂
Ecowas you can keep Umaro Sissoco in Nigeria we don´t need him here!
Should be Ecowas and France….on the description
I don't want ECOWAS in sierra Leone their judgement on Niger mali and Burkina Faso makes me question their loyalty and intentions. Sierra Leone is a member of ECOWAS and ecomog. But if the sl APC rebels do advance in their attempts to rove president bio then Sierra Leone is also a member of the Mano river union with members guinea Liberia and ivory coast. I trust a democracy force from this union
They should ask why the population are backing those coup in Niger Mali and Burkina Faso. If Bazoum wasn’t arrested Mali wouldn’t have been able to take Kidal back.
Are those the kind of leaders africa needs?
Leaders that are willing to kill other Africans for the interest of their white owners.
This is non sense.